How to Apply Cove Molding in a Bathroom

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Made most often from vinyl, cove molding usually protects the base of the wall in a bathroom or kitchen. Cove molding helps keep a wall clean by preventing scuffs and marks from shoes. Install cove molding using a process similar to the method for other types of molding. Cut the material to size and

Kirby Shampoo Directions

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The Kirby Company has been manufacturing vacuums since 1906 when Jim Kirby invented a cleaner that separated dirt from water. In 1907, he invented a vacuum that forced the dirty air into a cloth dust bag. The company continues to manufacture carpet cleaners, vacuums, cleaning formulas and accessorie

How to Remove Mildew Stains From Wood

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Mildew is a member of the fungus family, growing and spreading in environments that are warm and humid. When wood, such as wood furniture outside or in moist, damp basements, sits in a warm, moist area for prolonged periods of time, mildew stains form. Maintenance of the wood's condition and appeara

How to Clean Silver With Lemon Juice

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Lemon juice is an effective, inexpensive way to clean silver. The acidity of the lemon eats through the tarnish on the silver and removes the chemical buildup. Silver coins should be soaked in a bath of the juice, then patted dry. Silver jewelry can be wiped clean with a cloth soaked in the juice. L

How to Store Denatured Alcohol

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Denatured alcohol is used primarily as a cleaning solvent, a sanding aid in woodworking projects or as fuel in certain types of backpacking stoves. Denatured alcohol is primarily made with ethanol and includes additives such as methanol or acetone. These additives help render the solution toxic or u

How to Make Your Own Dark Wood Stain

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Making your own stains for your woodworking projects is not only interesting, but also saves money. It also gives you complete control over what goes into your stain and allows you to alter the color to suit your tastes. Steel wool and vinegar react together to form a compound called iron acetate. T

How To Be Frugal In the Laundry Room

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Frugal Laundry Tips - Save Money in the Laundry Room

What Are the Benefits of the Electric Iron?

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When New Yorker Henry W. Seely patented his electric iron in 1882, he surely must have known how much easier he was making the lives of women and domestic workers. Before the electric iron, the job of pressing clothing was hot, messy, tedious, inefficient and even sometimes dangerous. The electric i

How to Remove Mildew Stains From Cotton

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Mildew damages cotton's fibers, in addition to leaving a stain. The characteristic gray and black splotches come from exposure to damp. Curtains, items stored in a basement, and laundry left in the washer are all prone to mildew growth. Laundering the items as soon as possible produces the best resu

How to Clean a Glass Decanter

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A glass decanter is an attractive item for serving drinks, but its narrow neck makes it awkward to clean. This means decanters often end up sitting on a shelf instead of being put to use. With this simple technique, cleaning a glass decanter using common, inexpensive household products is easy and e

How to Remove Underarm Stains

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Underarm stains occur when excessive sweat is allowed time to seep into the underarm area of the shirt. This often results in yellow stains that are not easily removed. The stains can be even more difficult to remove if washed prior to treating. Apply these remedies immediately after the stain has f

How to Cut With a Wheel Dremel

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The Dremel™ brand oscillating power tool (so quintessential that it's usually simply referred to as a "Dremel"), uses a number of high-speed, rotating attachments for cutting, carving or polishing craft materials. One of the most commonly used attachments is a cutting wheel, a flat disc which

Methods for Cleaning Old Brass Fixtures

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Shiny brass fixtures may tarnish over time.brass door handle image by enens from Fotolia.comNew brass fixtures present an appealing gleam, but it often dulls with age. As the clear coating on the brass degrades, oxygen can come into contact with the metal, turning it dull and brown....

How do I Clean a Mattress That Stinks?

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Cleaning odors out of a mattress can be difficult, but it's not impossible.le pied image by richard villalon from Fotolia.comA dirty mattress is gross, and if it smells bad then chances are no one wants to sleep on it. Fortunately, this doesn't spell total disaster if you know how to...

How to Build a Sliding Shelf for a Laptop

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Smaller computer desks do not necessary have the surface space for a laptop and working space. If a small desk is all you have room for, you may find that installing a sliding shelf for your laptop provides an ideal option. While desks with sliding shelves for laptops can cost a fortune, you can eas

How to Remove Melted Plastic From a Glass Top Stove

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While glass cooktops provide several advantages for cooks, they do not provide the same simple cleaning or burner removal available with raised stovetops. When a spill occurs or something is burned on a glass cooktop, removing the mess can be time consuming if not done properly. It must be done care

How to Get Burnt Stuff off of a Pan

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It happens all too often -- you decide to whip up something special for dinner, get distracted, leaving your dinner burnt, as well as your pan. Though takeout can fill-in for dinner, the burnt-on food can make the pan seem like a total loss. You don't need a miracle, though to restore your pan to co

How to Make Laundry Soap With Borax

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Because laundry detergents that contain phosphates may negatively impact the environment, some people prefer to use natural laundry detergents that do not contain phosphates. If you have concerns about using products that contain phosphates, you may search for alternative products to purchase or mak

What to Use to Remove Old Wood Deck Stain

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After a deck has been in use for many years, the original stain on the surface of the wood may begin to deteriorate. If the stain on your wood deck begins to wear down, you can paint or re-stain the deck to cover the worn wood, but before you do that, you must remove the old wood deck stain and reve

Mold and Dirt in the Crawl Space

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The crawl space beneath your home is the least-visited part of a house. If you have a dirt crawl space, you might find something more dangerous than creepy crawlies in it -- mold.